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Description: 21 & 23 March f.3-8 (see also f.9) West Thorney Tithes 15 & 16 March 1625/6 Ex-Parte John Hargood senior v Peter Cox, gent and William Henshaw Deponents f.3 Thomas Roman of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had lived some 18 years and where he was born. Aged about 52 years. Witness: signature f.3(v) John Lang of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 47 years. Witness: signature f.4(v) Clement Roman of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 42 years. Witness: mark f.5 William Bold of West Thorney, husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 72 years. Witness: mark f.5 James Lang of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.6(v) Clement Till of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 42 years. Witness: mark f.7(v): Thomas Lang of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.8(v) Income of West Thorney benefice 23 March 1625/6 Mr. Blaxton V.Richard Boundy Deponents f.8(v) Thomas Lang of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.9(v) (see also f.9 and 18) Defmation - Margaret Frizell v George Butterwicke 1 & 12 April 1626 Deponents f.9 John Aylmer of Sutton, Turner, where he had lived some 5 years. Born in West Wittering. Aged about 28 years. Witness: mark f.10 William Rivers of Sutton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 2 years. Born in Singleton. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.10 Henry Willsheare of Sutton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 10 years. Born in Petworth. Aged about 24 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.9 (see also f.9(v) Defmation - Margaret Frizell v George Buttericke 31 March 1626 (Butterwicke) Deponents f.9 Robert Foord of Sutton, Blacksmith, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 34 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.9 (see also f.3) Tithes West Thorney 17 & 31 March 1626/5 John Hargood (Junior) v Peter ? Cox and William Henshawe (Henshaw) Deponents f.9 John Bagran of Aldershot in Hants, Husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Frensham Surrey. Aged about 48 years. Witness: mark f.9 Richard Barksheere of Westbourne, Bricklayer, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years. Witness: initials [Next case] f.10-11 Defmation - Joan Kirby v Helen Ward of Selsay 21 April 1626 Deponents f.10v Robert Frye of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Idsworth, Hampshire. Aged about 24 years. Witness: mark f.11 Margery Man of Selsey, Spinster, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 20 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.11(v) - 14 (see also f.16) Testamentary will of John Gates of Selsey Joan Lucas v Richard Awde and John Awde 13 July 1626 Deponents f.11 Susanna Gillett wife of Richard Gillett of Selsey, Fisherman, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 46 years. Witness: mark f.12 Dorothy Walliston of Selsey, widow, where she had lived about 22 years. Born in Bury. Aged about 47 years. Witness: mark f.13 Susanna Walliston, wife of Felix Walliston, Gent, of Selsey, where she had lived some 9 months, and before at Dibden, Hants for about 3 years. Born in Arundel Aged about 28 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.14-15 Tithes Cocking 18 September 1626 Richard Forde, Richard Clare, Thomas Swayne, Richard Tupper, William Durman, and John Maynard v Mr William Mattocke, Clerk and Vicar of Cocking Deponents f.14 Richard Hammon of Cocking, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 56 years Witness: signature f.14 Richard More of Cocking, Husbandman, where he had lived about 60 years. Born in Bedhampton, Hampshire. Aged about 85 years. Witness: mark f.15 Thomas Booker of Cocking, Husbandman, where he had lived about 24 years. Born in Heyshot. Aged about 54 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f. 16-18 (see also f.11(v) Testamentary will of John Gates of Selsey Richard Awde and John Awde v Joan Lucas 19 October 1625 Deponents f.16 Anna Tubbs, wife of John Tubbs of Selsey, Fisherman, where she had lived some 8 years. Born at West Wittering. Aged about 36 years. Witness: mark f.16(v) Alice Dashe, wife of John Dashe of Selsey, Husbandman, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 21 years. Witness: mark f.17(v) Thomas Ellyott of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 21 years. Witness: mark f.17(v) Richard Warner of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 22 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.18-19 (see also f.9(v) Defamation - Margaret Frizell v George Butterwicke 20 Oct. & 2 Dec. 1626 Deponents William Collinson, Clark and Vicar of Bury, where he had lived about 19 years. Born in Blackburn in Lancashire. Aged about 42 years. Witness: signature f.19 Robert Legatt of Sutton, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 34 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f. 19(v) - 21 (see also f. 27) Defamation - Thomas Harold v Mary Wheatley 20 January & 3 February 1626/7 Deponents f.19 Thomas Hewett of Arundel, Gent where he had lived about 2 years, and before in Winchester, Hampshire for I year, and before in the City of Chichester for 2 years. Born in Petersfield, Hampshire. Aged about 18 years. Witness: signature f.20 Jeremy Chittey of Arundel, Haberdasher, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 32 years. Witness: signature f.21 Thomas Wady of Arundel, Husbandman, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Thakeham. Aged about 50 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.21-22 (see also f.26(v) Payment of Mortuary Fees, Pulborough Laurence Pay v Roger Sandham of Pulborough 1 March 1626/7 Deponents f.21 Henry Bartelot of Stopham, Gent, where he had lived some 50 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 55 years. Witness: signature f.21 John Mills of Pulborough, Cordwainer, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 66 years. Witness: signature f.22 William Jeffes of Pulborough, Husbandman, where he had lived about 5 years, Born in Preston, Buckinghamshire, Aged about 46 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.22(v) - 25 Testamentary - Will of Francis Chalonor of Storrington, Gent [1627] Susan Grantham, Executrix v Bridget Talmy, als. Chaloner Deponents f.22(v) Walter Mattocke, Clerk and Rector of Storrington, where he had lived some 5 years. Born in Thorp Langton, Leicestershire. Aged about 40 years. Witness: signature f.23(v) Henry Bossard, of Greatham, yeoman, where he had lived some 40 years. Born in Storrington. Aged about 60 years. Witness: mark f.24(v) Richard Felder of Storrington, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 49 years. Witness: signature f.25 William Mille of Greatham where he had lived about 40 years and was born. Aged about 60 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.26 (see also f.19 & 34) Defamation - Mary Wheatley v Thomas Harold 17 April 1627 Deponents f.26 William Lee of Burpham, Husbandman where he had lived about 25 years and was born. Aged about 35 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.26(v) - 27 (see also f.21 & 30) Payment of Mortuary Fees, Pulborough Laurence Pay v Roger Sandham of Pulborough 23 April 1627 Deponents f.26 Elizabeth Cressingham of Pulborough, Spinster, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark f.27 John Talmy of Fittleworth, yeoman where he had lived some 12 years and where he was born. Aged about 70 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.27(v) - 30 (see also f.30) Matrimonial - Thomas Braby v Alison Brooker [1627] Deponents f.27(v) Thomas Verrall of Ashurst, Weaver where he had lived 5 months and before at West Grinsted for about 20 years. Born in Balcombe. Aged about 48 years. Witness: signature f.29 William Henn of Ashurst, Weaver, where he had lived for 6 months, and before in Horsham for about 18 years. Born in Dorking, Surrey. Aged about 36 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.30 (see also f.26(v) Payment of Mortuary Fees, Pulborough Laurence Pay v Roger Sandham of Pulborough [1627] Deponents f.30 Edward Talmy of Fittleworth, yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Egden. Aged about 68 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.30-32 (see also f.27(v) Matrimonial - Thomas Braby v Alison Brooker 17 May 1627 Deponents f.30 Judith Verrall, wife of Thomas Verrall of Ashurst, Weaver, where she had lived some 3 years. Born in Withyham. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.31 Joanna Nightingall wife of Robert Nightingall of West Grinsted, Husbandman, where she had lived 9 months, and before in Ashurst for about 5 years. Born in Angmering. Aged about 57 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.32-33(v) Testamentary - Will of John Furlongar, Alice Martin, Widow, And John Comber, Gent v John Bennet and John Lasseter May 1627 Deponents f.32 John Bossard of Storrington, Tailor, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years. Witness: signature f.32 Henry Ludbetter of Storrington, Husbandman, where he had lived some 2 years. Born in Plumpton. Aged about 22 years. Witness: mark f.32 Anthony Duke of Storrington, Husbandman, where he had always lived. Aged 30 years. Witness: mark f.33 Richard Marlett of Storrington, Husbandman, where he had lived some 27 years. Born in Kirdford. Aged about 43 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.33(v)-34 Defamation - Nicholas Upchurch v Frances Michell of Wisborough Green, Spinster. 22 May 1627 Deponents f.33(v) Christopher Butler, Clerk and Vicar of Wisborogreen, where he had lived about 29 years. Born in Hyworth, Wiltshire. Aged about 64 years. Witness: signature f.33(v) Thomas Wase of Wisborogreen, yeoman, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Sullington. Aged about 52 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.34-38(v) (see also f.27 & 19) Defamation - Mary Wheatley v Thomas Harold 22 & 25 May 1627 13 July 1627 26 October 1627 Deponents f.34 John Eagle of Arundel, Gent, where he had lived about 10 years. Born in Westergate in Aldingbourne. Aged about 35 years. Witness: signature f.34(v) John Wolriche of Arundel, yeoman, where he had lived some 2 years. Born in East Meon, Hants. Aged 17 years. Witness: signature f.35(v) George White of Angmering, Brickmaker, where he had lived only 7 weeks, and before in Arundel for about 3 years. Born overseas. Aged about 20 years. Witness: signature f.36 Thomas Carter of Warningcamp, Blacksmith, where he had lived some 3 years and 6 months. Born in Burpham. Aged 27 years. Witness: mark f.36 John Farnecombe of Burpham, Carpenter, where he had lived some 2 years. Born in Goring. Aged about 23 years. Witness: mark f.36(v) William Ayling of Burpham, Carpenter, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 42 years. Witness: mark f.36(v) Daniel Young of Westerton in the parish of Westhampnett, Husbandman, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Aged about 63 years. Witness: mark f.37 Robert Wheatley of Angmering, Husbandman, where he had lived about 1 year and 1 month, and before in Burpham for 6 years. Born in Warningcamp. Aged about 37 years. Witness: mark And he further deposed twice. [Next case] f.38(v)-39 (v) Defamation - Susanne Stone v Elizabeth Segar Wife of Henry Segar 25 January 1627/8 1 February 1627/8 Deponents f.38 John Stone of Wisborogreen, yeoman, where he had lived about 3 months, and before at Fittleworth all his life. Aged about 74 years. Witness: mark f.39 Francis Stone of Wiston, Husbandman, where he had lived 3 months, and before at Fittleworth where also he was born. Aged about 22 years. Witness: mark f.39(v) Clara Stone wife of John Stone of Wisborogreen, yeoman, where the had lived 3 months, and before at Fittleworth for about 26 years. Born in Hayling, Hants. Aged about 48 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f. 40-43 (see also f.71) Concerning Rate For The Repair of Sompting Church Jacob Turnagayne and Anthony Cheeseman of Sompting v Henry Avery of The Same 10 March 1627/8 Deponents f.40 Richard Cooke of Sompting, Husbandman, where he had lived some 18 years. Born in Wiston. Aged 41 years. Witness: signature f.41 Richard Newman of Sompting, yeoman, where he had lived some 8 years. Born in Lewes. Aged about 40 years. Witness: signature f.42 James Turnagayne of Broadwater, yeoman, where he had lived some 24 years, and where also he was born. Aged 54 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.43-52(v) Tithes - Rudgwick - George Naldret v Henry Carleton Esquire 20 March 1627/8 25 March 1628 Deponents f.43 William Greene of Rudgwick, yeoman, where he had lived for 1 year and 6 weeks, and before in Lewisham, Kent for 7 years. Born in Nettleton, Lincolnshire. Aged about 34 years. Witness: signature f.45 Richard Stening of Rudgwick, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years. Witness: mark f.45(v) Nicholas Naldrett of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 36 years. Witness: mark f.47(v) William West of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had lived for 1 year 6 months. Born in Abinger, Surrey. Aged about 22 years. Witness: mark f.49 John Clere of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had lived about 37 years. Born in Kirdford. Aged about 67 years. Witness: mark f.50(v) William Hayward of Rudgwick, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 32 years. Witness: mark f.51 Samuel Haben of Rudgwick,' Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Warblington, Hants. Aged about 57 years. Witness: mark f.52(v)-54 (see also 61(v) Defamation - Elizabeth Meade v Thomas Drury, Gent. 12 June 1628 Deponents 52(v) Abraham Greenhill of Westbourne, yeoman, where he had lived some 3 years. Born in Fareham, Hants. Aged about 56 years. Witness: mark f.53 (see also f.55(v) & 62) Elizabeth Meade v George Counter Deponents f.53 Katherine Boardman, wife of Edward Boardman of Westbourne, where she had lived some 3 years. Born in Coldwaltham. Aged about 23 years. Witness: mark f.53(v) Ralf Mason of Racton, Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year and 5 months, and before in Woodmancote in Westbourne for 1 year, and before in Chalton, Hants, where he was born. Aged about 18 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.54(v)-55 Testamentary - Will of Eden Bayley, John Bayley v Daniel Soale [June 1628] Deponents f.54(v) Richard Wheatley of Itchingfield, Gent, where he had lived for about 20 years. Born in Portslade. Aged about 52. Witness: signature f.54(v) Maria Greenfield, wife of Thomas Greenfield of Billingshurst, yeoman, where she had lived for 9 months, and before at Shipley for about 26 years. Born in Lyminster. Aged about 64 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.55(v) Defamation - Joan Bennet v Nicholas And Agnes Muggridge 13 June 1628 Deponents f.55(v) Robert Bennet of Duncton, Sherman, where he had lived 6 months, and before in Pulborough for 9 months. Born in Bury. Aged about 26 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.55(v)-58 (see also f.53) Defamation - Elizabeth Meade v George Gounter 26 June 1628 Deponents f.55(v) Edward Corpes of Racton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 9 years. Born in Charlton. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark f.58 Elizabeth Meade v Thomas Drury 26 June 1628 Deponents f.58 Edward Corpes of Racton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 9 years. Born in Charlton. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.58(v)-59(v) (see also f.64) Tithes Funtington 10 July 1628 Jane Stoughton, Widow, v John Howell, Knight Deponents f.58(v) Richard Churcher, Senior of Funtington, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 60 years. Witness: mark f.59 Christopher Corderoy of Funtington, Gent, where he had lived some 35 years. Born in Tangley, Wiltshire. Aged about 67 years. Witness: signature Deposed further Witness: signature [Next case] f.60-61(v) Defamation - Judith English v Elizabeth Wepham 3 July 1628 Deponents f.60 Joan Pannett wife of Thomas Pannett of Climping, Husbandman, where she had lived 2 years and 2 months. Born in Greatham. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.60 Joan Harding, wife of John Harding of Climping, Husbandman, where she had lived some 10 years. Born in Bramshott, Hants. Aged about 60 years. Witness: mark f.60(v) Mary Pannett of Climping, Spinster, where she had lived 2 years and 3 months. Born in Burpham. Aged 17 years. Witness: mark f.61 Alice Warner of Oving, Widow, where she had lived 5 months, and before in Climping for about 11 weeks, and before in Oving, since she was born there. Aged about 21 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.61(v)-62 (see also 52(v) Defamation - Elizabeth Meade v George Gounter 3 July 1628 Deponents f.61(v) Margaret Knotts of Racton, Spinster, where she had lived 1 year, and before in Appledram for 2 years and 1 month. Born in Funtington. Aged about 32 years. Witness: mark f.62 (see also f.53) Elizabeth Meade v Thomas Drury, Gent. Deponents f.62 Margaret Knotts of Racton, Spinster, where she had lived 1 year, and before in Appledram for 2 years and 1 month. Born in Funtinton. Aged about 32 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.62(v)-63(v) Testamentary - Will of Anthony Wales of Billingshurst, Edward Wales 4 July 1628 Deponents f.62(v) Maurice Greenfield of Billingshurst, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 66 years. Witness: signature f.63(v) Richard Haler of Billingshurst, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.64-70 (see also f.58(v) 100(v) Tithes Funtington Jane Stoughton, widow v John Howell Knight 10 & 22 July 1628 Deponents f.64 John Scarvill of Funtington, yeoman, where he had lived some 60 years, and was born. Aged about 72 years. Witness: mark f.66(v) Richard Churcher, Senior, [presumed the self-same deponent of that named on f.58(v)] Witness: mark f.67(v) Thomas Jupe of Densworth in Funtington, yeoman, where he had lived some 11 years, and before in Westhampnett for about 40 years and where he was born. Aged about 56 years. Witness: mark f.69 William Jelly, Senior of West Ashling in Funtington, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 82 years. Witness: mark f.70 Michael Gase of West Ashling in Funtington, yeoman, where he had lived for about 60 years. Born in Haslemere, Surrey. Aged about 92 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.71-75(v) (see also f.40 & 89) Concerning Taxes For The Repair of Sompting Church Henry Avery of Sompting v Richard Cooke: Richard Newman and Jacob Turnagayne of The Same Witnesses on Behalf of John Turnagayne, and Anthony Cheesman, Churchwardens of Sompting 5 August 1628 Deponents f.71 John Turnagayne of Lancing, Husbandman, where he had lived some 3 years, and before in Sompting for about 35 years and where he was born. Aged about 57 years. Witness: mark f.73(v) Richard Chatfield of Sompting, yeoman, where he had lived about 14 years, and before at Hurstpierpoint for about 16 years. Born in Chiltington in Westmeston. Aged about 70 years. Witness: signature f.74(v) Thomas Rutland of Sompting, Husbandman, where he had lived about 14 years, and before in Clapham for 12 months, and before in Patching, for about 16 years. Born in Henfield. Aged about 56 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.76-80(v) (see also f.97) Testamentary - Will of John Gouge of Rogate, Margaret Gouge, Widow And Relict of The Deceased And his executrix 9 August 1628 Deponents f.76 William Smyth of Rogate, mercer, where he had lived some 23 years. Born in Treyford. Aged about 41 years. Witness: signature f.78 Thomas Bridger of Rogate, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 36 years. Witness: mark f.79 William Williamson of Rogate, yeoman, where he had lived some 6 years. Born in Kingsley, Hants. Aged about 50 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.80(v)-82(v) (see also f.105(v) Defamation - Elizabeth Richardson, Wife of Thomas Richardson v Thomas Sadler 30 September 1628 Deponents f.80(v) George Richardson of the City of London, Gent, where he had lived some 18 months, and before at Lodsworth. Born in Artolborough, Northamptonshire. Aged 22 years. Witness: signature f.81(v) Agnes Rowland of Lodsworth, Spinster, where she had lived some 2 years, and before in Hambledon in Hampshire for 1 year, and before in Soberton, Hants for about 13 years. Born in West Tisted, Hants. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.83-84(v) Testamentary - Will of John Elson Deceased William West v Thomas Moore And Mary Moore 16 October 1628 Deponents f.83 William Elson of Barnham, Gent, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 24 years. Witness: signature f.83 Henry Peakes of Barnham, Husbandman, where he had lived for about 23 years. Born in Chalton, Hampshire. Aged about 47 years. Witness: mark f.84 William Woolls of Barnham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Standish, Gloucestershire. Aged about 48 years. Witness: mark f.84(v)-85(v) Defamation - Margaret Brooker v John Addams 22 October 1628 Deponents f.84(v) Lawrence Hamlen of Tillington, Glover, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 38 years. Witness: signature f.85 John Wase of Storrington, Husbandman, where he had lived some 10 years, and where he was born. Aged about 46 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.85(v)-87(v) (see also f.114 v) Testamentary - Will of William Rumbridger the Elder Deceased Richard Holmes And John Farr v Ann Rumbridger 23 October 1628 Deponents f.85(v) Katharine Rumbridger of Bersted, Widow, where she had lived for 2 years, and before in Selsey for 6 years, where also she was born. Aged about 67 years. Witness: mark f.86(v) William Morll of South Bersted, yeoman, where he had lived for about 10 years. Born in Pagham. Aged about 38 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.88-89 Testamentary - Goods And Chattels of The Late Thomas Len. (Includes Inventory of Goods of Thomas Len) Joan Len v Richard Len 31 October 1628 Deponents f.88 Elizabeth Ayling, wife of Richard Ayling of Madehurst, Husbandman, where she had lived about 4 years. Born in Clymping. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.89-91(v) (see also f.71 40,89 & 94) Concerning Taxes For The Repair of Sompting Church Henry Avery of Sompting v John Turnagayne And Anthony Cheesman, Churchwardens of Lancing 19 November 1628 Deponents f.89 William Washer of Sompting, Husbandman, where he had lived some 30 years. Born in Lancing. Aged about 46 years. Witness: mark f.90(v) James Horley of Sompting, yeoman, where he had lived some 16 years. Born in Ashurst. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.91(v) George Tampian of Sompting, yeoman, where he had lived for 2 years, and before in Maidstone, Kent for 4 years. Born in Grafham in Huntingdonshire. Aged about 52 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.92-93 (see also f.100(v) 92 & 64 & 58(v) Tithes Funtington John Howell, Knight, v Jane Stoughton, Widow 23 November 1628 Deponents f.92 Robert Ball, Clerk and Vicar of Chidham, where he had lived 2 years and 6 months and before in Havant. Hants for 5 years. Born in Lewes. Aged about 32 years. Witness: signature f.92 William Mattocke, Clerk and Vicar of Westborne, where he had lived about 27 years. Born in Church Langton, Leicestershire. Aged about 54 years. Witness: signature f.93 Adam Dullington of Funtington, yeoman, where he had lived about 12 years. Born in Beeding. Aged about 45 years. Witness: mark f.94 Thomas Feilder of Bosham, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 47 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.94-97 (See also f.89, 71, 40) Concerning Taxes For The Repair of Sompting Church Avery v Churchwardens of Lancing 27 November 1627 Deponents f.94 Stephen Jenner of Sompting, yeoman, where he had lived some 2 years, and before at Tottington in the Parish of Lyminster for 3 or 4 years, and before in Sompting for some 8 years. Born in Cuckfield. Aged about 49 years. Witness: signature f.95 John Virgoe of Sompting, Blacksmith, where he had lived some 33 years. Born in Wivelsfield. Aged about 48 years. Witness: signature f.96 William Lynnette, Clerk and Vicar of Sompting, where he had lived about 9 years. Born in Chigwell, Essex. Aged about 40 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.97 - 100(v) (see also f.76 & 103) Testamentary - Will of John Gouge, Deceased of Rogate Margaret Gouge, Widow and Relict of the Deceased and his Executrix V Edmund Forde 6 December 1628 Deponents f.97 Joan Bolsome wife of John Bolsome of Rogate, Wheeler, where she had lived about 12 years. Born at Hambleden. Aged about 36 years. Witness: mark f.98 John Bolsome of Rogate, Wheelwright, where he had lived about 12 years.[Age and place of birth not given] Witness: signature f.99(v) John Greentree of Rogate, Husbandman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Chithurst. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark f.100 Ann Packe, wife of Richard Packe of Rogate, yeoman, where she had lived about 27 years. Born in East Harting. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.100(v) - 101 (v)(see also f.64 & 58(v) 92 & 100(v) & 109(v) Tithes Funtington 8 December 1628 & 3 January 1628/ Jane Stoughton, Widow V Sir John Howell Deponents f.100(v) John Starr of West Stoke, yeoman, where he had lived for about 27 years. Born in Boxgrove. Aged about 50 years. Witness: mark f.101 John Sewter of West Stoke, yeoman, where he had lived about 21 years. Born in Stoughton. Aged about 46 years. Witness: mark f.101(v) William Kimber of Funtington, yeoman, where he had lived about 35 years. Born in Amberley. Aged about 65 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.103 - 105(v) (see also f.97 & 106) Testamentary - Will of John Gouge, Deceased of Rogate Margaret Gouge, Widow and Relict of the Deceased and his Executrix V Edmund Forde 24 January 1628/9 Deponents f.103 Peter Draper, Clerk and Rector of Terwicke, where he had been for 7 years. Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 37 years. Witness: signature f.103(v) Peter Cooke of Rogate, Husbandman, where he had lived about 23 years. Born in Alresford, Hampshire, Aged about 50 years. Witness: mark f.104 Francis Massey of Rogate, Innholder, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Tisted, Hampshire, Aged about 27 years. Witness: signature f.104(v) Richard Hunt of Rogate, Miller, where he had lived some 4 years. Born in Binsted, Hampshire. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.105(v) (see also f.80(v) Defamation - Elizabeth Richardson Wife of Thomas Richardson V Thomas Sadler 29 January 1628/9 Deponents f.105(v) Henry Patching of Lodsworth, Husbandman, where he had lived some 6 years. Born in Midhurst. Aged about 23 years Witness: mark f.105(v) Thomas Milles of Lodsworth, yeoman, where he had always lived. Born in Woolavington. Aged about 18 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.106 - 106 (v) (see also f.103) Testamentary - Will of John Gouge, Deceased, of Rogate Margaret Gouge, Widow and Relict of the Deceased, and his Executrix V Edmund Forde 4 February 1628/9 Deponents f.106 Simon Tichborne of Wenham in the parish of Rogate, Gent, where he had lived some 3 years. Born in West Tisted, Hampshire, Aged about 42 years. Witness: signature f.106(v) William Overy of Northwood in the parish of Stoughton, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Mayfield. Aged about 46 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.107-109 (see also f.114) Tithes Fernhurst [1628/9] Richard Collin V George Osborne Deponents f.107 Robert West of Fernhurst, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 34 years. Witness: mark f.107(v) Richard Combes of Boreyton in the parish of Bignor, husbandman, where he had lived some 6 years. Born in Frensham, Surrey. Aged about 36 years. Witness: mark f.108 Ranulph King of Easeborne, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years and was born. Aged about 44 years. Witness: mark f.109 Geoffrey Goodyere of Fernhurst, Husbandman, where he had lived about 20 years and for about 15 years in - Born in Northchapel. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.109(v)-110(v) (see also f.100(v) 92, 64 & 58) Tithes Funtington 10 March 1628/9 Jane Stoughton, Widow V Sir John Howell, Knight Deponents f.109(v) Henry Skeyne of East Ashling in Funtington, Husbandman, where he had lived about 37 years. Born in Whiteparish, Wiltshire. Aged about 65 years. Witness: mark f.110 John Skeyne of East Ashling in Funtington, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 22 years. Witness: mark f.110(v) Richard Skeyne of Funtington, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 26 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.111-113 (see also f.118) Tithes Littlehampton 26 March 1629 Thomas Kewell V Thomas Tilley Deponents f.111 John Arnold of Littlehampton, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 62 years. Witness: signature f.111(v) Henry Pococke of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 27 years. Witness: signature f.112 William Locke of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 4 years. Born in Weeke in the parish of Lyminster. Aged about 22 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.113 Testamentary - Estate of Thomas Tribe 27 March 1629 Thomas Chapman and John Chapman V Cecily Tribe, Widow Deponents f.113 Joan Rendfield of Kirdford, widow, where she had lived about 26 years. Born in Dunsfold, Surrey. Aged about 49 years. Witness: mark f1.113 Elizabeth Booker als. Pendfield, wife of William Booker, of Kirdford, Husbandman, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 22 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.114 Matrimonial?- William West V Thomas More and his Wife Mary 4 April 1629 Deponents f.114 William Elsom, Gent [?John Elsom] (no bio.data) Witness: signature [Next case] f.114 (see also f.107) Tithes fernhurst 17 April 1629 Richard Collins V George Osborne Deponents f.114 Edward Knight of Easborne, Miller, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 19 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.114(v)-115(v) (see also f.85(v) Testamentary - Will of William Rumbridger the Elder Deceased Richard Holmes and John Farr V Ann Rumbridger 13 May 1629 Deponents f.114(v) Katherine Rumbridge of Bersted, widow, where she had lived for 2 years and 5 months, and before in Selsay for about 6 years. Aged about 67 years. Witness: mark f.115(v) Robert Grigge of Bosham, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 36 years. Witness: signature f.115(v) William Morle of Bersted, yeoman, where he had lived some 10 years. Born in Pagham. Aged about 38 years. Witness: signature f.118-120 (see also f.111 & 124) Tithes Littlehampton 2 & 3 June 1629 Thomas Kewell V Anthony Tilley Deponents f.118 Richard Lenn of Littlehampton, yeoman, where he had lived about 11 years and where he was born. Aged about 42 years. Witness: signature f.118 William Lenn of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years and where he was born. Aged about 48 years. Witness: mark f.119 Robert Cager of Littlehampton, yeoman, where he had lived 3 years and 9 months, and before in Tottington in Lyminster for about 4 years, and before in Weeke in Lyminster for 2 years. Born in Hawkley, Hants. Aged about 45 years. Witness: mark f.120 Thomas Gawne of Littlehampton, yeoman, where he had lived about 2 years and before in Lyminster for about 20 years. [Age and birthplace not given] Witness: mark (initials) [Next case] f.120(v)-123(v) (see also 128(v) Tithes ? Aldingbourne 3,5,& 20 June 1629 George Webb als. Barber V Thomas Knight Deponents f.120(v) Anthony Binskin of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, weaver, where he had lived for 30 years. Born in Slindon. Aged about 64 Witness: mark f.121 Robert Graye of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 31 years. Witness: mark f.122 Henry Charman of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Stopham. Aged about 19 years. Witness: mark f.122 Richard Knight of Yapton, yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Aldingbourne. Aged about 26 years. Witness: signature f.123(v) James Watts of Yapton, Husbandman, where he had lived for 3 months and before in Aldingbourne for 5 months and before in Coleworth in Oving 1 year and before in Aldingbourne where he was born. Aged 24 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.124 (see also f.118 & 111 & 144) Tithes Littlehampton 19 June 1629 Thomas Kewell v Thomas Tilley Deponents f.124 Thomas Wady of Arundel, Inn-holder, where he had lived some 11 years. Born in Thakeham. Aged about 50 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.124(v)-127 (see also f.130(v) Tithes Sutton 29 July 1629 Margaret Frizell Widow v George Butterwicke, Gent Deponents f.124(v) James Mills of Duncton, Clothier, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 24. Witness: signature f.125(v) John Baker of Duncton, Clothier, where he had lived 7 years. Born in Stoughton. Aged about 25 years. Witness: mark f.126 John Turner of Sutton, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 20 years. Witness: mark f.127(v) Joan Roades of Sutton, spinster, where she had lived for 6 years. Born in Bignor. Aged 20 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.128(v)-130 (see also f.120(v) Tithes Aldingbourne 29 July 1629 George Webb als. Barber v Thomas Knight Deponents f.128(v) Robert Lillyat of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 60 years. Witness: mark f.129(v) George Goffe of Lidsey, Husbandman, where he had lived 2 years, and before in Shripney in Bersted for about 3 years. Born in Lidsey. Aged about 27 years. Witness: mark f.130 John Goffe of Lidsey in Aldingbourne, Husbandman, where he had lived some 7 years. Born in Bersted. Aged about 35 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.130(v) (see also f.124(v) & 154 Tithes Sutton 23 September 1629 Margaret Frizell Widow v George Butterwicke Deponents f.130(v) Agnes Reynolds, Spinster of Cathedral of Chichester Close, Chichester, where she had lived for 6 months, and before at Sutton for 1 year.... Witness: mark [Next case] f.131-132(v)(see also f.140) Tithes Stedham 12 & 14 October 1629 Mr. Robert Aylwin, Clerk, Rector of Stedham v Richard Betsworth Deponents f.131 John Boawes of Stedham, Carpenter, where he had lived about 35 years. Born in Mid Lavant. Aged about 45 years. Witness: mark f.132 John Billet of Stedham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 33 years and where also he was born. Aged about 72 years. Witness: mark f.133 Nicholas Ayling of Stedham, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 66 years. Witness: mark f.134 John Hudson of Stedham, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 53 years. Witness: signature f.135(v) Mabel Trusler of Linch, Widow, where she had lived some 4 years, and before in Stedham all her life and where she was born. Aged about 37 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.136(v)-138 Testamentary - Will (Nuncupative) of Frances Rickman, Girl [Puelle] James Witheall v John Rickman 5 November 1629 Deponents f.136(v) Roger Binsted of Bosham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 12 years. Born in Southwick, Hants. Aged about 35 years. Witness: mark f.137(v) Frances Mills of Bosham, Widow, where she had lived some 20 years. Born in Aldingbourne. Aged about 45 years. Witness: mark f.138 John Taylor of Bosham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 7 years. Born in Hambledon, Hants. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.139-140 Testamentary - Will of Clement Tupper Senior of Bury 6 November 1629 Clement Tupper, Son of Testator v Alice Tupper and Luttard Deponents f.139 John Cooks of West Burton in Bury, Gent, where he had lived some 10 years. Born in the City of London. Aged about 36 years. Witness: signature f.139 Thomas Barnard of Petworth, Gent, where he had always lived. Born in Goring. Aged about 25 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.140(v) (see also f.131) Tithes Stedham 20 November 1629 Mr. Robert Aylwin, Clerk and Vicar of Stedham v Richard Betsworth Deponents f.140(v) Peter Betsworth of Iping, Gent, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Treyford. Aged about 36 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.141-142 Testamentary - Will (Nuncupative) of Elizabeth Stanley of Fittleworth John Stanley, Gent v John Byne, Knight and Katharine Barwicke Wife of Curtis Barwicke, Gent. 23 January 1629/30 Deponents f.141 Thomas Stanley of Fittleworth, Esquire, where he had lived about 24 years. Born in Bignor. Aged about 42 years. Witness: signature f.141 Richard Mille of Greatham, Gent, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 20 years. Witness: signature f.142 John King of Fittleworth, Gent, where he had lived about 2 years and 6 months. Born in London, Middlesex. Aged about 19 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.142(v)-144 Testamentary - Will (Nuncupative) of George Gibbons of Littlehampton Joan Gibbons, Relict and Executrix v Mary Scardevill, als. Gibbons Deponents 16 January 1629/30 f.142(v) Thomas Kewell of Littlehampton, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 40 years. Witness: signature f.143 John Kewell of Littlehampton, yeoman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Tottington in Lyminster. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.144-147 (see also f.111,118 & 124) Tithes Littlehampton 25 February 1629/30 Thomas Kewell v Anthony Tilley Deponents f.144 John Arnold, Senior of Littlehampton, yeoman, where he had (except for 1 year) always lived and was born. Aged about 60 years. Witness: signature f.145 William Locke of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Weeke in Lyminster. Aged about 23 years. Witness: mark f.146 Henry Pococke of Oving, Husbandman, where he had lived for 6 months, and before in Littlehampton all his life. Aged about 28 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.147-149 Tithes Stoughton 10 February 1629/30 Richard Knowles v Thomas Baylie Deponents f.147 Joseph Randall of Stoughton, Husbandman, where he had lived 1¼ years, and before in UpMarden for about ?4 years. Born in Terwick. Aged about 34 years. Witness: mark f.147(v) William Haseler of Stoughton, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years. Witness: signature f.148(v) Robert Soane of Stoughton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 30 years and was born. Aged about 60 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.149-153 (see also f.155(v) Churchrate Stedham [1629/30] Anthony Ayling and Richard Smyth Churchwardens of Stedham v George Heather of Iping Deponents f.149 John Hudson of Stedham, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 53 years. Witness: signature f.151(v) John Smthyer of Stedham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 10 years. Born in Chalton, Hampshire. Aged about 48 years. Witness: mark f.153 Margaret Barsheere of Stedham, Widow, where she had lived some 7 years, and before in Bepton for 5 years. Born in Selham. Aged about 44 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.154-155 (see also f.124, 130 & 158(v) Tithes Sutton 22 February 1629/30 Margaret Frizwell, Widow v George Butterwicke Deponents f.154 Mary Hardham of Sutton, Spinster, where she had lived about 10 years. Born in Fittleworth. Aged about 23 years. Witness: mark f.154(v) Christopher Pricklove of Bury, Husbandman, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 24 years. Witness: mark f.155 John Hibberden of Bignor, Husbandman, where he had lived some 7 years. Born in Boxgrove. Aged about 27 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.155(v)-158(v) (see also f.149) Churchrates Stedham 24 February 1629/30 Churchwardens Of Stedham v George Feather Of Iping Deponents f.155(v) John Billett, Senior of Stedham, yeoman, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 72 years. Witness: mark f.157(v) John Ayling of Stedham, yeoman, where he had lived some 16 years. Born in Midhurst. Aged about 23 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.158 (v)-159(v) (see also f.154) Tithes Sutton 27 February 1629/30 Margaret Frizwell, widow, v George Butterwicke Deponents f.158(v) Henry Lewes of Parham, Husbandman, where he has lived for 3 months, and before in Sutton for 6 months, and before in Parham for 4 months, and before in Sutton for 9 months, and before in Pulborough for about 7 years. Born in Sutton. Aged about 34 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.159(v)-160 Defamation - Walter Symes, Notary-Public v Stephen Aylwin of Tillington 5 March 1629/30 Deponents f.159(v) Janes Hardham, wife of William Hardham of Tillington, yeoman, where she had lived about 7 years. Born in Waltham. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.160-161 (see also f.162) Defamation - Walter Mattoke v Elizabeth Addams Wife Of John Addams Of Storrington 19 March 1629/30 Deponents f.160 Elizabeth Braby wife of Thomas Braby of Storington Husbandman, where she had lived about 7 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged 58 years. Witness: mark f.161 Jane Munvell wife of Edward Munvell of Storrington, Husbandman, where she had lived about 3 years. Born in Thakeham. Aged about 20 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.161(v) (see also f.163) Defamation - Elizabeth Braby v Alice Grantham Of Storrington Deponents 19 March 1629/30 f.161(v) Edward Munvell of Storrington, Husbandman, where he had lived about 7 weeks, and before in Bury for about 12 years, and where he was born. Aged about 25 years Witness: mark [Next case] f. 162-163 (see also f.160 & 163(v) Defamation - Walter Mattacke v Elizabeth Addams Wife Of John Addams Of Storrington 9 April 1630 Deponents f.162 William Wady of Storrington, yeoman, where he had lived some 2 years. Born in Chiltington. Aged about 24 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.163 (see also f.161(v) Defamation - Elizabeth Braby v Alice Grantham Of Storrington Deponents 9 April 1630 f.163 John Braby of Storrington, Blacksmith, where he had almost always lived. Born in Rackham in same parish. Aged 18 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.163(v)-165(v) (see also f.162 & 186 (v) Defamation - Walter Mattocke v Elizabeth Addams Wife Of John Addams of Storrington 15 April 1630 Deponents f.163(v) Ellenor Austen wife of Stephen Austen of Storrington, Inn-holder, where she had lived about 2 years and before in Thakeham for about 20 years. Born in Sompting. Aged about 43 years. Witness: mark f.164(v) Margaret Bennet, wife of John Bennet of Storrington, Husbandman, where she had lived about 10 years. Born in West Grinsted. Aged about 28 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.165(v)-167(v) Testamentary - Will of Nicholas Page of Worthing in Broadwater, Gent Anne Page, Relict and Executrix v Edward Page, Son of Deceased Deponents 16 April 1630 f.165(v) Samuel Woods of Broadwater, Clerk, where he had been for 6 months and before in Westmeston for 9 months. Born in Hamsey. Aged about 27 years. Witness: signature f.166(v) John Grevett of Broadwater, yeoman, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in Findon. Aged about 50 years. Witness: mark f.167(v) John Newman of Broadwater, Husbandman, where he had lived 9 months, and before in Ringmer for 6 months, and before in Headley, Hampshire, where he also was born. Aged 27 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.168(v)-171(v) Tithes - Ferring and Itchingfield 5 May 1630 William Segrave v Mr. Thomas James Deponents f.168(v) John Pelling of Shipley, yeoman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Horsham. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.169(v) Thomas Juppe of Itchingfield, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 62 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.171(v)-174 (see also f.177(v) Tithes Bury 6 May 1630 Thomas Butterwicke, Gent v Thomas Newland Deponents f.171(v) Robert Stocker of Bury, Husbandman, where he had lived about 42 years and where he was born. Aged about 43 years. Witness: mark f.173 Edward Rawson of Bury, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 71 years. Witness: mark f.174 Robert Smith of Bury, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 26 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.175 Disturbance of Divine Service 12 May 1630 John White, Clerk and Vicar of Clymping v John Blayse, Senior of Clymping Deponents f.175 John Knight of Clymping, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 47 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.176-177 Tithes Itchingfield and Ferring 13 May 1630 William Segrave v Mr. Thomas James Deponents f.176 Henry Skinner of Slinfold, Husbandman, where he had lived one year, and before in Reigate, Surrey, for about 16 years. Born in Horsham. Aged about 38 years. Witness: mark f.177 Richard Overington of Slinfold, Carpenter, where he had lived some 4 years. Born in Rudgwick. Aged about 60 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.177(v)-180 (see also f.171(v) & 189) Tithes Bury 26 June 1630 Thomas Butterwicke, Gent v Thomas Newland Deponents f.177(v) Elizabeth Lambe of Upwaltham, Spinster, where she had lived for 3 days and before in Slindon for 6 months, and before in Bury for 1 year and 6 months. Born in Selborne in Hampshire. Aged about 23 years. Witness: mark f.179 And she further deposed - Witness mark f.180 John Ellyott of Bury, Husbandman, where he had lived about 19 years and was born. Aged about 60 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.181-186(v) (see also f.214) Testamentary - ?Will of Nicholas Page 5 June 1630 Edward Page v Anne Page, Widow Deponents f.181 John Beacher of Broadwater, Bricklayer, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Duncton in Petworth. Aged about 50 years. Witness: initials f.182 John Grevett of Broadwater, yeoman, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in Findon. Aged about 50 years. Witness: mark f.183 Elizabeth Swifte, wife of Richard Swifte of Worthing in Broadwater, Husbandman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Goring. Aged about 25 years. Witness: mark f.184 Joan Campion, wife of Thomas Campion of Worthing in Broadwater, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 54 years. Witness: mark f.184(v) Jane Cooke of Worthing in Broadwater, where she had lived about 12 years. Born in Wilcombe next Ditchling. Aged about 41 years. Witness: mark f.185 Alice Deane of Worthing in Broadwater, Widow, where she had lived about 16 years. Born in Sompting. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.186(v)-188 (see also 163(v) & 195(v) Defamation - Walter Mattocke v Elizabeth Addams, Wife of John Addams, of Storrington 14 June 1630 Deponents f.186(v) James Hills of Storrington, Husbandman, where he had lived about 4 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 32 years. Witness: mark f.187 Richard Swane, of Wisborogreen, Husbandman, where he had lived for 6 months, and before at Chiltington for where he was born. Aged about 40 years. Witness: signature f.188 Elizabeth Colman, wife of Hannibal Colman of Storrington, Miller, where he had lived about 14 years. Born in Pulborough. Aged about 35. Witness: mark [Next case] f.189-193 (see also f.177(v) Tithes Bury 15 June 1630 Thomas Butterwicke, Gent v Thomas Newland Deponents f.189 Christopher Elliott of Bury, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 54 years. Witness: signature f.190(v) Jane Lucas of Bury, Widow, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years. Witness: mark f.191 William Lutter of Bury, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 42 years. Witness: signature f.192(v) John Hoale of Bury, Husbandman, where he had lived about 12 years and was born. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.193-195 (v) (see also f.203 & 208) Churchrate - Stedham 16 June 1630 George Heather v Thomas Ayling And Richard Smith Formerly Churchwardens Of Stedham Deponents f.193 Mary Heather of Iping, Spinster, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 20 years. Witness: mark f.194 Elizabeth Heather of Iping, Spinster, where she had lived about 3 weeks and before in Liss, Hampshire, for 1 year and 9 months, and before in Iping where also she was born. Aged about 22 years. Witness: mark f.194(v) Alice Heyward, wife of Thomas Heyward, of Chithurst, Turner, where she had lived about 9 years. Born in Iping. Aged about 36 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.195(v)-196 (see also f.163(v) & 186(v) Defamation - Walter Mattocke v Elizabeth Addams, Wife Of John Addams Of Storrington 18 June 1630 Deponents f.195(v) Jeremy Chittie of Arundel, Haberdasher, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 38 years. Witness: signature f.196 Elizabeth Stone of Westborne, Spinster, where she had lived 8 weeks, and before in Storrington, for 1 year and before in Warminghurst for 6 years where also she was born. Aged about 20 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.197-199 Defamation - Robert Johnson, Clerk v Thomas Newland Of Bury (! And Assult) Deponents 21 June 1630 f.197 John Elliott of Bury, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 46 years. Witness: signature f.197(v) Richard Terle of West Burton in the parish of Bury, Carpenter where he lived for about 16 years. Born in Burpham. Aged about 45 years. Witness: signature f.198(v) Thomas Standen of Madehurst, yeoman, where he had lived about 9 years. Born in Yapton. Aged about 29 years. Witness: mark f.199 Clement Tupper of Bury, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 32 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.199(v)-202 Testamentary - Will Of Thomas Badmering als. Cooke 22 June 1630 Henry Badmering als. Cooke v John Brunel And Robert Bennett Deponents f.199(v) John Stoughton of Ashington, Clerk, where he had lived some 7 years. Born in Witley in Surrey. (Age not given) Witness: signature f.200(v) Richard Lancester of West Grinsted, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years. Witness: signature f.201 Joan Johnson of West Grinsted, Widow, where she had lived some 14 years. Born in Binsted, Hampshire. Aged about 50 years. Witness: mark f.202 Ann Ayling of Wiston, Spinster, where she had lived 1 year and before in Petworth for about 12 years. Born in Kirdford. Aged about 18 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.203-204(v) (see also f.193) Churchrate - Stedham 2 July 1630 George Heather v Thomas Ayling And Richard Smith Formerly Churchwardens Of Stedham Deponents f.203 Thomas Heyward of Chithurst, Turner, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Fernhurst. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.203(v) Nicholas Eade of Trotton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Woolbeding. Aged about 32 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.204(v)-207 Testamentary - Will of John Lancaster of Shipley 3 July 1630 Ann Lancaster, Relict of Testator and Executrix v John Lancaster Son of Testator Deponents f.204(v) James Lancaster of West Grinsted, yeoman, where he had lived about 26 years, and where also he was born. Aged about 46 years. Witness: signature f.205(v) Edward Treadcrofte of Shipley, Clerk, where he had lived about 8 years. Born in Billingshurst. Aged about 33 years. Witness: signature f.207 William Slaughter of Shipley, yeoman, where he had lived about 24 years. Born in Wiston. Aged about 45 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.208-213 (see also f.193, 203 & 237) Tithes Stedham 6, 7, 9 July 1630 George Heather v ...... Ayling and Richard Smith Churchwardens of Stedham Deponents f.f.208 Henry Heather of Midhurst, Chandler, where he had lived some 2 years. Born in Iping. Aged about 30 years. Witness: signature f.209 John Horsey of Fernhurst, Husbandman, where he had lived some 26 years. Born in Newchurch, Isle of Wight, Aged about 67 years. Witness: mark f.209(v) Nicholas Heather of Iping, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged some 26 years. Witness: signature f.209(v) Thomas Griste of Stedham, Blacksmith, where he had lived some 17 years. Born in Lurgashall, Aged about 46 years. Witness: signature f.212 William Bridger of Chithurst, Husbandman, where he had lived some 11 years. Born in Iping. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.213 William Heather of Iping, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 80 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.214-216 (see also f.181) Testamentary - Will of Nicholas Page 27 July 1630 Ann Page v Edward Page Deponents f.214 Richard Hamper of Tarring, Scrivenor, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 42 years. Witness: signature f.214(v) Philipp Stanner of Heene of Tarring, Husbandman, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Worthing. Aged 42 years. Witness: mark f.215(v) William Hearne of Shoreham, Tailor, where he had lived about 28 years. Born in Dallington. Aged about 62 years. Witness: signature f.216 Joan Hardham, wife of Richard Hardham of Broadwater, Mariner, where she had lived about 16 years. Born in Salvington in Tarring. Aged about 33 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.217-218 Testamentary - Will of Robert Hayes of Angmering Elizabeth Withyer, Executrix v Joan Hayes and Joan Arthur Circa July - September [1630] Deponents f.217 John Eagle of Angmering, Gent, where he had lived 1 year and 6 months, and before in Arundel for about 11 years. Aged ..... Witness: signature f.217(v) Thomas Peseer of Angmering, where he had lived all his life and was born. Aged about 48 years. Witness: mark f.218 John Foster of Angmering, yeoman, where he had lived some 14 years. Born in Tillington. Aged about 48 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.219-222 (see also f.223) Concerning Churchwardens Presentment of Kirdford. Thomas Jackman v West Circa July - September [1630] Deponents f.219 William Mose of Kirdford, Gent, where he had lived about 2 years, and before in Petworth since he was born. Aged about 40 years. Witness: signature f.220 (see also f.224) Thomas Jackman v William Holliste Deponent; f.220 The above William Mose, junior deposed in this related suit. Witness: signature f.221 William Westdeane, Gent, of Battlehurst in the parish of Kirdford, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 61 years. Witness: signature f.221(v) Thomas Jackman v Edward West Deponent; f.221(v) The above William Westdeane, deposed in the previous suit. Witness: signature [Next case] f.222(v)-223 (see also f.225(v) Defamation Gerard Gatland v James Potter Circa July - September [1630] Deponent: f.222(v) Hugh Champion of Hosham, Cordwainer, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.223-224(v) (see also f.219 & 244(v) Defamation - Thomas Jackman v Edward West 28 September 1630 Deponents: f.223 John Horton, Clerk and Vicar of Kirdford, where he had been Vicar some 13 years. Born within the City of London. Aged about 36 years. Witness: signature f.224(v) (see also f.220) Thomas Jackman v William Holliste Deponent: f.224(v) And the above John Horton also Deposed in this suit. Witness: signature [Next case] f.225 (v)-226 (See also f.222 (v) Defamation - Gerald Gatland v James Potter 28 September 1630 Deponents: Thomas Lincolne of Horsham, Trugger, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Heckfield, Hampshire. Aged about 33 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.226-228(V) (see also f.235(v) Testamentary - will (nuncupative) William White of Selsey William Latter v Richard Randall Deponents: f.226 Joan Bucke of Selsey, Spinster, where she had always lived and was born. Aged about 15. Witness: mark f.227 Ellenor Beare wife of Richard Beare of Selsey, Marriner, where she had lived about 21 years. Born in Chiltington. Aged about 56 years Witness: mark [Next case] f.228(v)-230(v) Tithes Littlehampton 19 October 1630 Thomas Kewell v Robert Cager Deponents: f.228(v) Thomas Kewell of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 54 years. Witness: mark f.229(v) William Locke of Littlehampton, Husbandman, where he had lived some 6 years. Born in Weeke in Lyminster. Aged about 23 years. Witness: mark f.230 William Lenn v Robert Cager 19 October 1630 Deponents: f.230 Joan Lenn of Littlehampton, widow, where she had lived some 23 years. Born in Clymping. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.230(v) Thomas Richards of Lyminster, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 33 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.231-232 (See also f.241) Defamation - Clement Stiler v John Pitt 2 November 1630 Deponents: f.231 Thomas Dorset of West Thorney, Tailor, where he had lived about 1 year and 6 months. Born in Bishopstoke, Hampshire, where also he had lived all his life. Aged about 36 years. Witness: mark f.232 Christian Dorset, wife of Thomas Dorset of West Thorney, Tailor, where she had lived about 32 years. Born in Froxfield, Hampshire. Aged about 54 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.232 Matrimonial - John Quallett v Margaret Lang 3 November 1630 Deponents: f.232(v) John Lang, Senior, of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 46 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.234-235 Defamation - Anne Davie, wife of John Davie v Richard Niblet Deponents: 19 November 1630 f.234 Henry Boorne of Horsham, Husbandman, where he had lived about 8 years, and where also he was born. Aged about 38 years. Witness: mark f.234(v) Elizabeth Goldfinche, of Horsham, Spinster, where she had lived about 3 years and six months. Born in Nuthurst. Aged about 16 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.235(v)-237 (see also f.225) Testamentary - will (nuncupative) William White of Selsey William Latter v Richard Randall 4 December 1630 Deponents: f.235(v) Humphrey Coles of Selsey, Husbandman, where he had lived about 9 years. Born at Soberton, Hampshire. Aged about 48 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.237-241 (Seel also f.208, 203 & 193) Tithes Stedham 11 December 1630 Churchwarden of Stedham v George Heather Deponents: f.237 Margery Roaffe of Fernhurst, Spinster, where she had lived 3 months, and before in Iping, for 1 year, and before in Liss in Hampshire where also she was born. Aged 32 years. Witness: mark f.238 Thomas Harwood of Midhurst, Glover, where he had lived about 20 years. Born in Marwood in the parish of Hordle Hampshire. Aged about 40 years. Witness: mark f.238(v) William Bishoppe of Midhurst, Clothworker, where he had lived about 30 years. Born in Homell(?) Hampshire. Aged about 39 years. Witness: signature f.239(v) Thomas Ayling of Stedham, yeoman, where he had always lived. Born in Woolbeding. Aged about 35 years. Witness: Signature f.241 Nicholas Bettesworth of Iping, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 52 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.241-243(see also f.231) Defamation - Clement Stiles v Ann Pitt of West Thorney Deponents: 5 January 1630/1 f.241 Thomas Hargood of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 32 years. Witness: signature f.241(v) Ann Lang wife of James Lang of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had lived about 7 years. Born in Godshill Isle of Wight. Aged about 48 years. Witness: mark f.242(v) Joan Roman, wife of Clement Roman of West Thorney, yeoman, where he had lived about 16 years. Born in Compton. Aged about 38 years. Witness: mark f.243 Thomas Trott of West Thorney, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 41 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.243(v)-244 ? Defamation - Hudson v Mr Hugh French 10 January 1630/31 Deponents: f.243(v) William Latter of Selsey, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 56 years. Witness: mark f.244 Thomas Woodland of Selsey, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 29 years. Witness: mark [N.B. Messrs Latter & Woodland above were churchwardens of Selsey and were Beating the Bounds] [Next case] f.244(v)-252 (see also f.223, 219 & 266) Defamation - Edward West v Thomas Jackman 29 January 1630/1 Deponents: f.244(v) Richard Penfold of Kirdford, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 30 years. Witness: signature f.245(v) Mr. Hollist v Thomas Jackman The above Richard Penfold deposed in this cause also Witness: signature f.246 John Segrave of Kirdford, Carpenter, where he had always lived and was born. Aged 45 years. Witness: mark f.247 Edward West v Thomas Jackman The above John Segrave deposed in this cause, also. Witness: mark f.248 Mr. Hollist v Thomas Jackman Deponents: f.248 Edward West of Kirdford, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 47 years. Witness: mark (initials) f.250 Edward West v Thomas Jackman Deponents: f.250 William Hollis of Kirdford, Husbandman, where he had lived about 9 years. Born in Lodsworth. Aged about 40 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.252-263 (see also f.271(v) Tithes - ? assault - compton (cum up-Marden) Anthony Graye, vicar of Compton v Roger Barwicke Deponents: 8,21,23 & 28 February 1630/31 f.252 Richard Barwicke of Stoughton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 24 years. Born in Midhurst. Aged about 52 years. Witness: mark f.252(v) William Paye of Compton, Husbandman, where he had lived about 3 years, and before all his earlier life and where he was born. Aged about 32 years. Witness: mark f.253 William Hodges of UpMarden, Husbandman, where he had lived about 5 years. Born in Treyford. Aged about 34 years. Witness: mark f.254 Gregory Sherryer of West Marden in the parish of UpMarden, Husbandman, where he had lived about 6 years. Born in Chalton, Hampshire. Aged about 44 years. Witness: mark f.254(v) Curtis Barwicke v Mr Anthony Graye, clerk Deponents: f.254(v) Magdalen Pitt of Westborne, Spinster, where she had lived some 5 months, and before in West Marden for 4 years and 3 months. Born in Aldsworth in Westborne. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark f.256 Roger Barwicke v Anthony Pote Deponents: f.256 Clement Crosler of Compton Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 35 years. Witness: mark f.257 Roger Barwicke v John Lodger Deponents: f.257 The above Clement Crosler further deposed. Witness: mark f.258 Tithes (? assault) compton cum up-Marden Roger Barwicke v John Lodger Deponents: f.258 William Tompson of Compton, Schoolmaster, where he had lived for 2½ years and before in the city of Oxford for 1 year. Born in Shipton-under-Whitchwood, Oxfordshire. Aged about 30 years Witness: signature f.258(v) Roger Barwicke v Anthony Pote The above William Thompson further deposed in the suit. Witness: signature f.259(v) John Watts of Loxash in Up-Marden, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 50 years. Witness: mark f.260(v) Roger Barwicke v John Lodger Deponents: f.260(v) John Watts, above further deposed in this suit. Witness: mark f.261(v) Anthony Watts of Compton, Blacksmith, where he had lived for 6 weeks, and before in Up-Marden where he also was born. Aged about 20 years. Witness: mark f.262(v) Roger Barwicke v Anthony Pote Deponents: f.262(v) The above Anthony Watts further deposed in this suit. Witness: mark [Next case] f.263-266 Testamentary - will (nuncupative) of Richard Webb also Barber of Parham. Thomas Webb also Barber v John Webb, also Barber, executor Deponents: f.263 Edward Humfrey of Coldwaltham, Husbandman, where he had lived some 50 years. Born in Petworth. Aged about 54 years. Witness: mark f.264 Ralph Beache of Parham, yeoman, where he had lived some 3 years. Born in Edburton. Aged about 40 years. Witness: signature f.265(v) Richard Lewes, Clerk, Rector of the Parish of Parham, where he had lived some 8 years. Born in Sutton. Aged about 40 years. Witness: signature [Next case] f.266-271 (see also f.223,219,244) Defamation - Thomas Jackman v William Hollis 11 & 19 March 1630/31 Deponents: f.266 Thomas Puttocke of Kirdford, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 48 years. Witness: mark f.267 Thomas Jackman v Edward West Deponents: f.267 The above Thomas Puttocke further deposed in this suit. Witness: mark f.268 Thomas Holte of Kirdford, Husbandman, where he had lived some 16 years. Born in Witley, Surrey. Aged about 54 years. Witness: mark f.269(v) Thomas Jackman v William Hollist Deponents: f.269(v) The above Thomas Holte further deposed in this suit. Witness: mark f.269(v) Henry Strudwicke of Foxbridge in the Parish of Kirdford, yeoman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 56 years. Witness: signature f.270 Thomas Jackman v Edward West f.270 The above Henry Strudwicke further deposed in this suit. Witness: signature [Next case] f.271(v)-272 (see also f.252 & EPI/ii/15 fol.i) Tithes - ? assault compton cum up-Marden 29 March 1630/31 Curtis Barwicke v Anthony Graye, clerk, vicar of Compton Deponents: f.271(v) Henry Mathew of Up-Marden, Husbandman, where he had lived about 6 months and before in Compton for 2 years, and before in Up-Marden for 10 years. Born in Sutton, Hampshire. Aged about 35 years. Witness: mark f.272 William Randall of Up-Marden, Husbandman, where he had always lived and was born. Aged about 27 years. Witness: mark [Next case] f.272(v)-274(v) Testamentary - will of John Mold of West Itchenor Robert Carden, executor of the will v Anthony Mold, Richard Mold, Thomas Mold; John Mold; Mary Mold; Elizabeth Mold; & Elleanor Mold, the children of the testator Deponents: f.272(v) Richard Hale of Birdham, yeoman, where he had lived about 30 years, and where he was born. Aged about 44 years. Witness: signature f.273 Henry Somers, of West Itchenor, Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year, and before in Birdham, for about 20 years. Aged about 42 years. Witness: mark f.273(v) Edward Lee, of West Itchenor, Husbandman, where he had lived 1 year, and before in West Wittering since he was born. Aged about 30 years. Witness: mark

Date: 01/03/1626 - 31/03/1631

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